Florist Pricing

Chloegirl Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:15 AM

Florist Pricing

So I went to two different florists this weekend and got two VERY different quotes for the same exact flowers and design.

One florist wanted 8k...CRAZY...we almost fell off our chairs.

The other florist wanted 3K....Very low in our opinion...for the EXACT same stuff!!!

Now, I am so confused. How can i get 2 totally different prices. The expensive one is crazy and I would never pay that...but I dont know if I trust the lower priced one. Why are they so much cheaper? I have two more appts in the next few weeks....

jags77 Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:16 AM

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i wonder if we went to the same florists. the same thing happened to me.

firegal Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:18 AM

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$8,000. OMG I'm really curious who you went to. FM me if you don't want to say because I heard that the florist I used was more expensive than the rest but I didn't pay anywhere near 8K.

kittyke Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:25 AM

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We used James Cress Florist and paid about $3,400.00 - but we had a large bridal party anf 17 tables, so it added up quickly. $8,000 seems way, way too high.

sanmik Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:40 AM

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8K for flowers is crazy. I have a large order and mine started at $3,200, but with added centerpieces, I think I will be paying about 4k.

Sassy Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:41 AM

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I think $8000 is crazy, but I also have no idea what you're getting.

Tell us what is inlcuded in your package

Chloegirl Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:47 AM

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15 centerpieces with pillar candles at the base and rose petals
Bride Boquet
4 BM boquets
1 flower girl basket
9 boutin...
A huppah with white drapes and simple flowers across the top and half down the sides
Candles for the isle and next to the huppah
Flower arrangement for table assignment table
maybe cake flowers
Maybe dais flowers...nothing big though..may take from the huppah

My flowers are Peonies, roses, stephanotis, mini cala lilies and hydragnas (sp) Everything is white, ivory and blush

But the thing is I told both florists the same stuff and got two totally different prices??

Misty Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:54 AM

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That should absolutely not be any where NEAR $8000!!!

My package was very similar and I paid under 3!
In fact, I had almost the exact same flowers. With the exception of peonies...I had everything else.

Jordan Posted: Jun 23, 2003 10:56 AM

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Who did you visit? FM me if you'd prefer.

2UNTAMED Posted: Jun 23, 2003 11:16 AM

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Cholegirl and Mistyeyed - Can you please FM the Florists you are using? I am also using the same flowers and have not started to get quotes. I appreciate it!!

AtticaQT Posted: Jun 23, 2003 11:32 AM

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Who gave you that $8K quote? Could you FM me the florist? Thanks!

AMinNY Posted: Jun 23, 2003 11:40 AM

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Yes PLEASE, FM me with the florists you visited. I am visiting florists next week and need exactly the same as both of you!

Annieb Posted: Jun 23, 2003 12:20 PM

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Not sure if you read my post but I am dealing with a very similar situation and it is driving me CRAZY! Can you FM me the florists you visited...I am wondering if it is the same florist that gave me the same $8,000 quote. If not, it may save me the trouble of another wasted appointment! Thanks ALOT

Nav023 Posted: Jun 23, 2003 12:57 PM

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My fiance would pass out!! I'll be using almost all the same things (minus the huppah) and would appreciate if you can FM me the florists you visited. UNDER $3000 sounds waaaaaay better to my budget!

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Jun 23, 2003 02:13 PM

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can you FM me the name of the two florist you saw and which one was the 8,000$ one - thanks

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Jun 23, 2003 02:17 PM

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Please FM me too

aliciahelene Posted: Jun 23, 2003 04:28 PM

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Please Fm me too! Im scared..Im using Milleridge Cottage only because they own the place I am getting married at..but I handt done any checking aorund..I suppose I should..those prices are scaring me!! Can anyone tell me what I might spend..all I need is my bouquet, two MOH bouquets, but its going to be a candle with flowers wrapped around it, and some two candleabras that stand on the floor..( I already know those are only 80 each)..but Im nervous..I handt planned on spending quite so much..mine may be cheaper because our centerpieces are included in our package. OHHH..Im nervous!

Maribelle7777 Posted: Jun 23, 2003 07:03 PM

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what are you asking for? wow - 8K for flowers?
i went to burton's saturday (really nice guy - Mike) and for what I want (just bouquets, boutoneires, centerpieces, votives, petals, no flowers at altar in church) it was under 2K. and my FH still thought that was high.

Novembergirl Posted: Jun 23, 2003 07:46 PM

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I had the same experience but ended up going with the less expensive one (Burtons) and was very, very happy with my decision. Although I think the higher priced florist may have been more 'creative' saving $4000 was more important and I ended up loving what Burtons did. Feel free to take a look at my chuppah and centerpieces since I posted them a while back. As many guests commented as to how beautiful my flowers were as commented how great the band was (Next Faze).
Good luck with your decision!

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 23, 2003 07:55 PM

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I did not get a huppa, (but for my flowers, I got all the others the same, except 4 BM,groom, 4 men, 5 readers, cake, 10 tables, ccktail flowers, high alter vases. bathroom B-Q $1500.

Maybe the cost of the huppa, aisle candle/flowers.

But worth $6500,,NO WAY/

Did you try jack and rose?